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Characterisation of respirable indoor particulate matter in South African low-income settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Air pollution is a leading health risks that individuals face daily. Emissions and contribution from scheduled industrial sources has been a focus within South Africa air quality management for decades. In recent years, ...
The impact of aerosols on forecasting short range temperature over South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The impact of biomass burning and dust aerosols on the performance of forecasting short-range near surface temperature over South Africa was investigated using the UK Met Office Unified Model (MetUM) nesting suite. Aerosol ...
Factors governing rain chemistry and wet deposition at a regional background site in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Wet deposition is an atmospheric sink that is essential to sustain the Earth-atmosphere biogeochemical balance. Deposited species can either be introduced as nutrients or toxins into a surface environment, which can be ...
Exploring thermal insulation and energy use in low-income households on the South African Highveld
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
A significant proportion of households in South Africa are classified as low-income households and often reside in dwellings that are inadequately insulated which threaten indoor thermal environments for occupants. This ...
The impact of rainfall variability on subsistence farmers in the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Rainfall variability has a direct influence on agriculture and food security. Subsistence farmers are reliant on their produce for survival and are considered to be particularly vulnerable to its effects. The impacts of ...